Outlook for Android opening links in internal browser

Anonymous
2020-07-05T11:24:17+00:00

Hi, I noticed that all my links in my Android Outlook app open in an in build browser instead of the app, (such as youtube) This is really frustrating as I have to do other steps to find the option to 'Open in browser' so it then opens in the youtube app. This is for all links amazon, twitter etc. 

Is there any way to disable this option? I am unable to find it in settings withtin the app.

Thanks

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-07-07T21:43:08+00:00

    Hey Regile, have you checked with the dev/product team of the Outlook app, as this was something they added in a recent update and possibly your phone hasn't received the update yet? Or maybe they're A/B testing it? Several other reviews on the Play Store from today are mentioning this too (go ahead and look through the reviews, it's not an isolated problem).

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-07-08T00:36:07+00:00

    Definitely not an isolated Problem, and no common sense (i.e. phone-based) solution

    How Ironic is this? I get a notice for this thread, from Microsoft Community, with a link. The link always opens in the Outlook "In App" browser - and not only am I not logged in (Hello MS! I am already logged into Outlook...) but I have to open in browser (Chrome) to view the post unless I want to manually log in

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-07-08T18:59:20+00:00

    Hi All,

    I'm using Outlook for Android version 4.2024.4 (2024812). I also saw the reviews you're pertaining to. I would highly recommend that you use Outlook for Android's in-app support feature to get in touch with our Outlook for mobile dedicated support team. Here's an article to guide you on how to use it.

    Should you have any other concern, don't hesitate to post back in the Community.

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-07-09T11:47:53+00:00

    Same here. Very annoying time waster. Can MS please make this an option, or just use the designated default app?

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-07-09T17:08:04+00:00

    This changed in the latest update, it wasn't always like this.

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